Cyathula prostrata
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| Internal ID | UUID644014a0dfa79004555551 |
| Scientific name | Cyathula prostrata |
| Authority | (L.) Blume |
| First published in | Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 549 (1826) |
Description Top
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Cyathula prostrata, also known as the prostrate pastureweed, is a perennial herbaceous plant found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Its name is derived from the Greek words for "small cup" and "prostrate." In Hindi, it is called "laal chirchita" and in Kannada, "nela uttharaani" or "raktapamarga." It is also known as "cerukadalaadi" in Malayalam, "bhuiaghādā" in Marathi, and "civappu nayuruvi" in Tamil.
This plant is native to various regions in Africa and Asia, including countries such as Benin, India, and Madagascar. It has also been introduced to other areas, such as Bolivia and Puerto Rico. Cyathula prostrata is a prostrate herb with rhomboid leaves and spike-like inflorescences. Its flowers are arranged in groups of 3-5, with one perfect flower and others being neuter. The stamens are united into a cup and the ovary is ovoid with a simple style and capitellate stigma. The plant flowers and fruits from September to April.
There are three known varieties
This plant is native to various regions in Africa and Asia, including countries such as Benin, India, and Madagascar. It has also been introduced to other areas, such as Bolivia and Puerto Rico. Cyathula prostrata is a prostrate herb with rhomboid leaves and spike-like inflorescences. Its flowers are arranged in groups of 3-5, with one perfect flower and others being neuter. The stamens are united into a cup and the ovary is ovoid with a simple style and capitellate stigma. The plant flowers and fruits from September to April.
There are three known varieties
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Pupalia prostrata | (L.) Mart. | Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 13: 321 (1826) |
| Achyranthes debilis | Poir. | Encycl. , Suppl. 2: 10 (1811) |
| Achyranthes diffusa | Moench | Methodus : 315 (1794) |
| Achyranthes globosa | Pers. | Syn. Pl. 1: 259 (1805) |
| Achyranthes mollis | Lepr. ex Seub. | Fl. Bras. (Martius) 5(1): 230. 1875 [1 Mar 1875] |
| Achyranthes prostrata | L. | Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 296 (1762) |
| Achyranthes repens | B.Heyne | in Roth, Nov. Pl. Sp. 167. |
| Cyathula alternifolia | Druce | Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 1916: 618 (1917) |
| Cyathula geniculata | Lour. | Fl. Cochinch. : 102 (1790) |
| Cyathula globosa | Moq. | Prodr. 13(2): 330 (1849) |
| Cyathula repens | Moq. | Prodr. 13(2): 330 (1849) |
| Desmochaeta globosa | Roem. & Schult. | Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 5: 533 (1819) |
| Desmochaeta micrantha | DC. | Cat. Pl. Horti Monsp. : 102 (1813) |
| Desmochaeta prostrata | (L.) DC. | Cat. Pl. Horti Monsp. : 102 (1813) |
| Desmochaeta repens | Roem. & Schult. | Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 5: 552 (1819) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
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| English | pastureweed |
| German | achyranthes diffusa |
| German | desmochaeta globosa |
| German | achyranthes debilis |
| German | achyranthes globosa |
| German | cyathula alternifolia |
| German | cyathula globosa |
| German | cyathula repens |
| German | desmochaeta micrantha |
| German | desmochaeta repens |
| Sango | kogbëne |
| Chinese | 假川牛膝 |
| Chinese | 杯苋 |
| Chinese | 杯苋根 |
| Chinese | 蛇见怕 |
Varieties (abbr. var.) Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Name | Authority | First published in |
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| Cyathula prostrata var. lancifolia | (Merr.) Backer | in Fl. Males. 4: 83 1949 |
| Cyathula prostrata var. pedicellata | (C.B.Clarke) Cavaco | in Fl. Cameroun 17: 46 1974 |
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Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
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| World Flora Online | wfo-0000631218 |
| Florida Plant Atlas | 4897 |
| USDA Plants | CYPR10 |
| Tropicos | 1100650 |
| INPN | 446890 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60185-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-2749233 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 490907 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 221766 |
| IPNI | 60185-1 |
| iNaturalist | 208765 |
| GBIF | 5384314 |
| EPPO | CYHPR |
| EOL | 596851 |
| USDA GRIN | 414353 |
| Wikipedia | Cyathula_prostrata |
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